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In Twain's books "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and "The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson" he is eloquently anti-slavery. This theme is repeated in any of his other works.
There are also some articles he wrote that were obviously anti-slavery.
He is VERY anti-slavery.
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∙ 14y ago
Mark Twain served briefly in a Confederate unit in the early years of the American Civil War, but he left and did not see active combat. He later moved to Nevada and expressed his Unionist sympathies, ultimately not fighting for either side.
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∙ 11y agoNo. It is in fact suggested that his wife was an abolitionist.
Along with this, Mark Twain fought for the Confederate Army, however, he opposed slavery. He never actually fired a shot.
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∙ 6y agoMark Twain was briefly a Confederate soldier.
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What newspaper did Mark Twain write for?
Mark Twain worked at and wrote for several newspapers. They were the Missouri Courier, Western Union, Muscatine Journal, Daily Post, San Francisco Call, Saturday Press, and the Sacramento Union.
What job did Twain do for only two weeks?
soldier in the Confederate army
What Army did Mark Twain join?
Mark Twain (the pseudonym of the author Samuel Clemens) never joined an Army. Clemens however served in 1861 in the Confederate Army during Civil War as a second lieutenant. After a few inglorious weeks he deserted to join Orion his abolitionist brother in Nevada.
Was Mark Twain white?
Mark Twain was white.
Is Shania Twain's brother Mark Twain?
Shania Twain has a younger brother named Mark, but that's not the famous author Mark Twain. Shania's brother Mark was born in the 1970s.
The Gilded Age was marked by who?
Mark Twain
Does Mark Twain have a brother?
Yes Shania Twain has a brother name Mark Twain I know Mark more than you do
Who was Mark Twain's family?
Mark Twain had a wife named Olivia and three daughters. There names were Susy, Clara, and Jean. Mark Twain's birth name isn't Mark Twain, Mark Twain is a water depth measurement. Mark Twain's real name is Samuel Langhorne Clemens. Hopes this helps! thank you
What was Mark Twain's birthday?
Mark Twain was born on November 30, 1835.
Which child of Mark Twain write a biography of Mark Twain?
Susy
Which man was not a reformer of the romantic period?
Mark Twain
How many grandchildren Mark Twain have?
Mark Twain had 5 grandchildren.
